Yaya Touré, the Manchester City midfielder, recently lent his image to the Forest Development Company (Sodefor) to contribute to the protection of the Ivorian flora. In an interview with Sport Ivoire, he discussed his involvement in the fight to safeguard the Ivorian forest, the recent performances of the Ivory Coast national team, and the changes at Manchester City.
On his involvement with Sodefor: Yaya Touré mentioned that offering his image to Sodefor is a way for him to contribute to the development of flora and support the fight against dangers threatening the Ivorian forest. He sees it as a means to help the country beyond football.
On recent performances of the Ivory Coast national team: Yaya Touré acknowledged that the recent matches may not have been spectacular, but emphasized the importance of securing 6 points in the last two outings before facing Morocco. He noted that factors like the condition of the pitches in Africa and the end of the season contributed to the less entertaining style of play.
On changes at Manchester City: Regarding the departure of Mancini and the arrival of Pellegrini at Manchester City, Yaya Touré expressed professionalism, stating that the goals for the new season remain the same: winning and securing trophies. He mentioned that the team is used to changes during the transfer window, and competition for places is always present. Yaya Touré sees it as another big challenge and is preparing for the upcoming season.
